Liam
Meaning of Liam
Liam is a male name of Irish origin, derived as a short form of the name William. Pronounced as LEE-uhm, this name has become increasingly popular over the years in the United States. The popularity data for newborns in the United States shows that Liam has consistently ranked within the top three most chosen names since 2013, often securing the number one spot. In earlier years dating back to 1947, Liam was less prevalent but has shown steady growth in popularity over time. With its rich Irish roots and growing modern appeal, Liam offers parents a name choice that blends traditional with trendy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEE-uhm (/liːm/)
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Notable People Named Liam
| Liam Neeson - William John Neeson is a highly acclaimed Northern Irish actor with numerous award nominations and a prominent ranking among Ireland's greatest film actors. |
| Liam James Payne is an English singer who gained fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. |
| Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor known for his roles in Neighbours, The Elephant Princess, The Last Song, The Hunger Games series, and Independence Day: Resurgence. |
| Liam Robert Bridcutt is a professional footballer from England who played as a defensive midfielder and represented the Scotland national team. |
| Liam Daniel O'Brien is an English professional footballer known for playing as a goalkeeper for Southern League Premier Division Central club Stratford Town, with previous experience at Portsmouth and one England U19 cap. |
| Liam Marc Henderson is an English semi-professional footballer known for his role as a striker with Bishop Auckland. |
| Liam James Rosenior is an English football manager and former player, currently serving as the head coach of EFL Championship club Hull City. |
| Liam Brian Williams is a Welsh professional rugby union player known for representing Wales and the British & Irish Lions, and will be playing for Kubota Spears in Japan Rugby League One after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. |
| Liam Boyce is a Northern Irish professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Heart of Midlothian and the Northern Ireland national team. |
| Liam Jones is a professional Australian rules footballer known for his career with the Western Bulldogs and Carlton Football Club, where he transitioned from a key forward to a key defensive position. |
| Liam Foudy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL and under contract with the Nashville Predators in the NHL, after being drafted 18th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Liam Ryan is a professional Australian rules footballer known for his high-marking ability, currently playing for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. |
| Liam Justin Messam is a prominent New Zealand rugby union player known for his versatile skills and leadership on the field. |
| Liam Robbins is an American professional basketball player for the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G League, known for his college career with the Drake Bulldogs, Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Vanderbilt Commodores. |
| Liam Dolan is a distinguished Senior Group Leader at the Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology and a prominent Sherardian Professor of Botany at the University of Oxford. |
